ordinarily
UK[ˌɔːdəˈnerəli]US[ˌɔːrdnˈerəli]
adv
in the way that is usual or normal; most of the time
adv
to the usual standard; not exceptionally or remarkably
Morpheme Breakdown
ordinary
ly
ordinary
regular, usual, orderly,
ly
Etymology
the adverb 'ordinarily' is formed by adding the common english adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'ordinary'. the core adjective traces back to latin 'ordinarius', which denoted something conforming to a regular order or sequence, derived from 'ordo' meaning a row, rank, or arrangement. this concept of systematic arrangement evolved from the proto-indo-european root 'ar-', meaning "to fit together." over time, 'ordinary' shifted from describing something arranged in its proper order to signifying what is commonplace or usual. thus, 'ordinarily' literally means "in a manner conforming to the usual order," capturing its modern sense of describing typical or standard circumstances.
Analysis
Structure: ordinary + ly
- ordinary: from latin 'ordinarius', meaning "regular, usual, orderly," from 'ordo' (genitive 'ordinis') meaning "row, rank, series, arrangement."
- ly: from old english '-lice', an adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, indicating "in a manner of."
Examples
she is ordinarily a very punctual person.
the museum is ordinarily closed on mondays.
he was ordinarily dressed, with nothing to draw attention.